Rajnandini Metal appoints Ashok Kalra as CMD
Rajnandini Metal Limited shareholders approved the re-appointment of Independent Directors Mr. Sanjeev Chhaudha and Mr. Arun Sharma, and the appointment of Mr. Ashok Kalra as Chairman and Managing Director via a postal ballot. The resolutions passed with over 99% approval during the e-voting period from June 17 to July 16, 2026.

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Rajnandini Metal Limited has secured shareholder approval for the re-appointment of two Independent Directors and the appointment of a new Chairman and Managing Director through a remote e-voting process. The resolutions were passed with a requisite majority on July 16, 2026, following the postal ballot conducted in accordance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The remote e-voting period commenced at 09.00 a.m. (IST) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and concluded at 05.00 p.m. (IST) on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The company engaged National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to facilitate the e-voting, with members holding shares on the cut-off date of June 12, 2026, entitled to vote.
Voting Results
The three special resolutions put to vote concerned the re-appointment of Mr. Sanjeev Chhaudha and Mr. Arun Sharma as Independent Directors, and the appointment of Mr. Ashok Kalra as Chairman and Managing Director. The scrutinizer's report confirmed that all resolutions received the necessary approval.
Resolution 1: Re-appointment of Mr. Sanjeev Chhaudha
| Category | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 87379477 | 0 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Public - Non Institutions | 1047180 | 53208 | 95.16 | 4.84 |
| Total | 88426657 | 53208 | 99.94 | 0.06 |
Mr. Sanjeev Chhaudha (DIN: 08932721) has been re-appointed as an Independent Director for a second term of five years with effect from November 06, 2025, to November 05, 2030.
Resolution 2: Re-appointment of Mr. Arun Sharma
| Category | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 87379477 | 0 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Public - Non Institutions | 1042495 | 56533 | 94.86 | 5.14 |
| Total | 88421972 | 56533 | 99.94 | 0.06 |
Mr. Arun Sharma (DIN: 09107533) has been re-appointed as an Independent Director for a second term of five years with effect from March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2031.
Resolution 3: Appointment of Mr. Ashok Kalra
| Category | Votes For | Votes Against | % For | % Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter & Promoter Group | 87379477 | 0 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
| Public - Non Institutions | 1017266 | 81810 | 92.56 | 7.44 |
| Total | 88396743 | 81810 | 99.91 | 0.09 |
Mr. Ashok Kalra (DIN-09024019) has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company for a period of three years with effect from February 27, 2026, to February 26, 2029.
The scrutinizer, Abhishek Jain of Abhishek J & Co., Company Secretaries, verified the voting process. The detailed report has been submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and is available on the company's website.
Historical Stock Returns for Rajnandini Metal
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.47% | -2.61% | -10.88% | -17.24% | -32.80% | -56.19% |
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